6 Soothing Yoga Poses to Help You Sleep More Deeply

2. Baddha Konasana (bound angle pose)

• Sit on the floor without slouching and bring the soles of the feet together in front of you, hands holding the feet or ankles.
• If you’re comfortable and able to sit without rounding the lower back, bring the feet as close as you can toward the groin.
• Inhale and lengthen the spine.
• Exhale and bend forward from the hips, keeping the spine long. Breathe in and out as you feel your muscles relaxing.

Make it easier: If sitting in this pose is challenge enough, skip the forward bend. Sitting on a blanket or cushion can help tight bodies open up.

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